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Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Scotland -Celebrating innovation and reformulation for healthier diets.Send us a textCelebrating innovation and reformulation for healthier diets. Head of Diet and Health at FDF, Amy Glass RNutr, chats to our Reformulation for Health team Joanne Burns and Harriet Heath MSc about a range of innovative product development projects in the food and drink industry. This podcast was produced by FDF Scotland 2024-09-2541 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFood Safety Networking Event -Part 2Send us a textOn this edition of the FDF podcast we are pleased to bring you further highlights from our recent Food Safety event which was sponsored by FERASelvarani Elahi MBE, UK Deputy Government Chemist, LGC.Selvarani has over 25 years’ experience in food and agricultural analysis working across a variety of policy areas to improve standards in measurement science. Selvarani is the Executive Director of the Food Authenticity Network and was part of a three-person team that undertook a Review of the National Food Crime Unit. She is the Chair of D...2024-07-2227 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Food Safety Event - Keynote SpeechSend us a textOn this edition of the FDF podcast we are pleased to bring you our keynote address from our recent Food Safety event which was sponsored by FERA This was given by Professor Chris Elliott, from the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast.Chris has published more than 550 peer review articles relating to the detection and control of agriculture, food and environmental related contaminants. Chris led the independent review of Britain’s food system following the 2013 horsemeat scandal. He now acts as a Scientific Adviso...2024-07-1837 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Focus : Panther MilkSend us a textOn this edition of the FDF Podcast we learn more about Panther Milk a Scottish oat based alcoholic drink, from its beginnings to The Dragons Den and now being stocked in major supermarkets and In Drinks Catalyst David Thomson CEO of FDF Scotland & Andrew Walker of Morton Fraser MacRoberts talk to founder Paul Crawford of Panther Milkhttps://panthermilk.com/ 2024-04-1125 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Focus : 4CSend us a textBuilding Supply Chain Resilience in the Food & Beverage (by 4C Associates) In the latest FDF Focus as we dissect the strategies, challenges, and innovations driving food and beverage company’s quest for unshakable supply chain resilience. Join experts from 4C Associates Katy Gallagher, Director and Head of Consumer Products, and Gopal Iyer, Director and Head of Supply Chain Practice as they share their insights, helping you navigate the complex and ever-evolving world of food and beverage supply chains. Whether you're a professional or simply passionate about what's on your plate...2023-09-1915 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationWater: How looking closer at the basics can deliver wider results and benefits – FDF talk with Water PlusSend us a textWater: How looking closer at the basics can deliver wider results and benefits – FDF talk with Water Plus, the UK’s largest water retailerFrom organisations working towards water-related targets in the food and drink sector, to reducing risks to operations and increasing efficiency – gaining more data around water use in a year is essential.Ben Edmonds, who is one of the Senior Leaders at Water Plus, the largest water retailer in the UK, providing water and wastewater services to more than 710,000 customer supply points in England and Scotland, speaks...2023-05-2220 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFood and Drink Federation Scotland Chewing the fatSend us a textWant to know more about how you can reduce the fat and saturated fat content of your food products? With new industry pressures such as promotional restrictions on products deemed High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) coming into play in England this year, many manufacturers in Scotland are horizon scanning for and considering how similar legislation in Scotland could impact on them. Join us as we chat about reformulating for fat reduction, featuring:Joanne Burns, FDF ScotlandDerek Wynne, Foodology by Univar SolutionsChris Stewart, Cardowan CreameriesHarriet Heath, FDF Sc...2022-12-2129 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationPractical strategies to tackle labour shortages within your food & drink businessSend us a textThe UK food and drink sector is battling a unique set of challenges that have coalesced to create fundamental labour shortages, placing huge pressure on businesses – both large and small. Grant Thornton’s specialist team will share insights on how to tackle these challenges, both from a people perspective, as well as an operational and production perspective.They will also share highlights from a recent report on labour shortages they published on behalf of FDF, NFU and 10 other industry bodies, including the key asks we have put to government to help enab...2022-12-0742 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationUK – Australia FTA: Opportunities for the Food and Drink IndustrySend us a textAhead of the future strengthened trading relationship between the UK and Australia, Austrade together with the FDF would like to explore opportunities, gaps and trends across food and drink in both countries.This Podcast will bring together market experts, buyers and businesses to share their views and experiences.The session will be divided in three different parts:The first part of the session will offer an overview of the FTA. In the second part, Ms. Sowmya Ramaswami from Euromonitor will be giving an overview on what F...2022-05-3155 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationCranfield University: Extracting value from bread wasteSend us a textCranfield University: Extracting value from bread wasteNatalie Verner, FDF’s Senior Sustainability and Environmental Policy Executive talks with Vinod Kumar and Emel Aktas from Cranfield University. The podcast explores how Vinod’s work on valorisation of bread waste can help manufacturers with their surplus, and also touches on the research Cranfield University is doing more widely in this area. Vinod can be reached via https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/people/dr-vinod-kumar-15955661 and Emel via https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/peopl...2022-03-1117 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationAction on Food Waste: FareShareSend us a textNatalie Verner, FDF’s Senior Sustainability and Environmental Policy Executive talks with Emma Brown, Commercial Manager at FareShare. The podcast explores how FareShare works to fight food poverty and tackle food waste by taking surplus edible food from the food and drink industry and redistributing it to charities and community groups who provide meals for vulnerable people, turning an environmental problem into a social solution.FareShare can be contacted via their website, https://fareshare.org.uk/ Which also offers details of how manufacturers can book a virtual was...2022-03-0809 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF SPOTLIGHT Natalie Verner FDF Sustainability TeamSend us a textChat with Natalie Verner on food waste and her new role in FDF’s Sustainability TeamEmma Piercy, FDF’s Head of Climate Change and Energy Policy talks with Natalie Verner, the newest member of FDF’s sustainability team. The podcast explores Natalie’s background as a food technologist in the UK, her international experience in food whilst working in New Zealand, and her interest in food security and her work in food waste – and volunteering in her spare time!2022-01-2713 min

Food and Drink Federation ScotlandFinal interview with FDF's Chief Executive Ian WrightFood and Drink Federation Scotland's CEO David Thomson carries out the final interview with the Food and Drink Federation's Chief Executive Ian Wright. Listen to this podcast to find out more about Ian's time at the FDF as well as the latest updates on what is currently happening in the food and drink industry. This podcast was recorded on 15 December 2021. 2021-12-1638 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFood & Drink sector risks and opportunitiesSend us a text Food & Drink sector risks and opportunitiesEmma Piercy Head of Climate & Energy at FDF talks with Christophe Lavialle from RSK ADAS, on the risks and opportunities facing food and drink businesses and how to tackle them. The podcast covers all areas from supply chains through to consumers, and how climate change and the drive to greater sustainability is gaining momentum in the food and drink sector.FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energy 2021-12-1424 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationCMS - Labour shortages: the role of ESG in attracting and retaining your workforceSend us a textCMS - Labour shortages: the role of ESG in attracting and retaining your workforce Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues have risen in prominence in recent years. Climate change and environmental factors have been at the forefront of these developments. The pandemic has shifted the lens to look at how the other aspects of ESG operate. The S is about how organisations treat their workforce and their behaviour in business relationships,In this webinar/Podcast, we look at ways in which employers can take a holistic approach to building...2021-10-2036 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationGrant Thornton - Practical strategies to tackle labour shortages within your food & drink businessSend us a textGrant Thornton - Practical strategies to tackle labour shortages within your food & drink businessThe UK food and drink sector is battling a unique set of challenges that have coalesced to create fundamental labour shortages, placing huge pressure on businesses – both large and small. Grant Thornton’s specialist team will share insights on how to tackle these challenges, both from a people perspective, as well as an operational and production perspective.They will also share highlights from a recent report on labour shortages they published on behalf of FDF, NFU...2021-10-2046 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationOmron - Meet your new co-workers: how robotics is helping UK manufacturers overcome workforce challengesSend us a textOmron - Meet your new co-workers: how robotics is helping UK manufacturers overcome workforce challengesRecording of FDF webinar hosted on 20/10/21The FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke EnergyHuman workers have been fundamental to the continued growth of British Food Production. However, after the perfect storm of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, UK Industry is faced with, potentially, it’s biggest challenge yet: a massive shortfall in workers needed to keep the wheels in motion. Robotics, however, offer an increasingly attractive way out f...2021-10-2025 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF October UpdateSend us a textDominic Goudie and policy colleagues will be updating FDF members on the latest industry issues. Recorded 19/10/21The FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energy 2021-10-1942 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationSourcing Sustainable Commodities: Sustainable SoyaSend us a textThis podcast focuses on sustainable soya and is part of a wider series on Sourcing Sustainable Commodities. Emma Mansbridge and Jonathan Gorman discuss the main concerns concerning the sustainable sourcing of soy and what businesses are already doing. However, there is always room to go further and this podcast also explores the importance of collaboration across the supply chain, with government and across sectors and how we cannot think about commodities in silo’s given their importance to climate change and biodiversity. A short bio on Jon – Jonath...2021-10-1527 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Spotlight- UnsworthSend us a textFDF CEO Ian Wright chats to Charles Hogg | Commercial Director of UnsworthThe FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energyhttps://www.fdf.org.uk/fdf/about-fdf/professional-affiliates/clarke-energy 2021-09-2726 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationThe FDF Awards 2021Send us a textHosted by Jay Rayner the FDF Awards 2021.The FDF podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energy 2021-09-2728 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationAdvertisingSend us a textThis podcast summarises the new rules on advertising of high fat, salt and sugar products, which will come into force on 1 January 2023. Discussion will include:implications for food and drink manufacturers and the advertising industry key concerns with the policy, and why we believe it will not affect obesitywhat alternative approaches should be takentimings and next steps Amy Glass and Louise Allen are joined by Sue Eustice (Advertising Association) and Rob Newman, (Incorporated Society of British Advertisers). The FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energyh...2021-09-2025 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Scotland - Focus on FibreSend us a textFibre is often the forgotten part of our diet, but it has the opportunity to be a solution to many reformulation challenges. This podcast discusses what fibre is, our current intake levels and the role and functionality of fibres within food manufacturing. The podcast is hosted by FDF Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Programme. We have input from:Jisun Lee, Head of Innovation, EDME Food IngredientsAmy Glass, UK Diet and Health Policy Manager, FDFJoanne Burns Reformulation for Health Manager, FDF Scotland Harriet Heath Reformulation Executive, FDF ScotlandMore information abou...2021-09-1427 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF WALES- AMRCSend us a textPete Robertson sits down with Jason Murphy from AMRC.The FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energyhttps://www.fdf.org.uk/fdf/about-fdf/professional-affiliates/clarke-energy 2021-08-2521 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Update - Ian WrightSend us a textFDF CEO Ian Wright in conversation with Ellie Ashwell for a look at the latest in the food & drink industry.The FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energyhttps://www.fdf.org.uk/fdf/about-fdf/professional-affiliates/clarke-energy 2021-08-2533 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationInnovation and Sustainability: Spotlight on the MidlandsSend us a textThis podcast covers FDF activities around innovation and skills in a relation to the wider sustainability agenda, with a deep dive into support for the Midlands with Ellen Peacock (GBSLEP) around decarbonisation and the circular economy also Mark Corbett from FDF.Hosted by Emma Piercy (FDF)The FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energyhttps://www.fdf.org.uk/fdf/about-fdf/professional-affiliates/clarke-energy 2021-08-2320 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFood Waste in a post-pandemic society WebinarSend us a textThe Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 led to the shutting down of large portions of the food supply chain and other sectors of the economy. This created a significant surplus food in certain points of the supply chain while at the same time creating significant food insecurity for people across the country due to loss of income. The food supply chain worked to redistribute food through foodbanks and national and regional networks with support from WRAP, Defra, and other partners. This event will help us gather the lessons on effective redistribution of surplus food...2021-08-0254 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF SPOTLIGHT: EIT FOODSend us a textNicki Hunt talks to Laura Elphick of EIT Food Co-Sponsor of the upcoming Future Leaders Event in London on 9th September.Full Details:https://www.fdf.org.uk/fdf/events-and-meetings/events/events/2021/future-leaders-networking-reception-sep-2021/The FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energyhttps://www.fdf.org.uk/fdf/about-fdf/professional-affiliates/clarke-energy/2021-07-2810 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationInclusion and Diversity in the food and drink manufacturing sectorSend us a textHighlights of Inclusion and Diversity in the food and drink manufacturing sector webinar.The panel features:Jill Coyle, Apprenticeship Manager, Nestlé UK&I (chair)Sam Akinluyi, UK&I Managing Director at innocent drinks, and Founder Partner of PSALTJohanna Dickinson, HR Director, KP SnacksPranav Chopra, CEO, NEMI TeasGriffin Shiel, Policy Executive, FDFRecorded 21/07/21fdf | passionate about food and drinkwww.fdf.org.uk | @Foodanddrinkfed | #HiddenHeroesFD...2021-07-2143 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Spotlight: National Food Stratgey ReportSend us a textJames Hawkins get's reaction from FDF CEO Ian Wright about the National Food Strategy Report published by Henry Dimbleby .Recorded 15/07/21The FDF podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energy.https://www.fdf.org.uk/fdf/about-fdf/professional-affiliates/clarke-energy/2021-07-1524 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Spotlight- Apetito net zero & ethical and sustainability strategySend us a textThis podcast features Lee Sheppard, Director of Corporate Affairs and Policy at apetito discussing their ethical and sustainability strategy including their decarbonisation journey to Net Zero by 2040. Lee discusses apetito’s approach to internal engagement, setting targets, reducing onsite emissions, financing investments and measures to reduce scope 3 supply chain emissions.Emma Piercy hostsThe FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energy 2021-06-1826 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Spotlight - Clarke Energy Sponsors of the FDF PodcastSend us a textNicki Hunt Director Sustainability sits down with Adam Wray-Summerson Project and Market Development Manager to chat about Clarke Energy's work in F&D sector.The FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energy Clarke Energy sustainably powering food and drink sectorsFind out more about FDF and what we do 2021-06-1120 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Welsh Election DebateSend us a textThis edition of the FDF Cymru podcast features Directors of Deryn Consulting Cathy Owens and Nerys Evans where they share their thoughts on the Senedd election results and what it means for food and drink manufacturesPlease visit our website for more details of future and upcoming events and to view the slides from this update www.fdf.org.uk 2021-05-1136 min

Food and Drink Federation ScotlandFDF Scotland's initial reaction to the Scottish Parliament electionsIn this podcast Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland's CEO David Thomson provides his initial thoughts on the results of the Scottish Parliament elections 2021.More information Read FDF Scotland's manifesto: https://bit.ly/AMenuForGrowthFor more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.2021-05-1009 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF The breadth and depth of Net ZeroSend us a textFollowing FDF’s announcement at end of April of a Net Zero by 2040 Ambition, this podcast brings together FDF colleagues working on Climate Change & Net Zero, Industry Growth and Sustainable Healthy Diets to consider how the Net Zero agenda impacts them and the areas of collaboration and common interest.Please visit our website for more details of future and upcoming events and to view the slides from this update www.fdf.org.uk 2021-05-0521 min

Food and Drink Federation ScotlandFDF Scotland Hustings 2021: Sustainability and skillsOn 12 March, ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, FDF Scotland held a hustings event. This podcast is the third in a three part series featuring highlights from the hustings. In the final part, the candidates answer questions around environmental sustainability and skills challenges. This includes the support needed for the food and drink industry in these areas. The event was chaired by freelance food and drink journalist Karen Peattie.We were joined by a candidate from each of the main political parties: •Jamie Halcro Johnston, the Scottish Conservatives•Mags Hall, the Scot...2021-04-1638 min

Food and Drink Federation ScotlandFDF Scotland Hustings 2021: Industry recoveryOn 12 March, ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland held a hustings event. This podcast is the second in a three part series featuring highlights from the hustings.In part two, the candidates from each of the main political parties answer questions around the best ways to support the recovery and growth of the food and drink industry. This includes supporting businesses to recover from the impacts of Covid-19 and the changes brought about by Brexit. The event was chaired by freelance food and drink journalist Karen Peattie.We...2021-04-0932 min

Food and Drink Federation ScotlandFDF Scotland Hustings 2021: Key priorities from the political partiesOn 12 March, ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland held a hustings event. This podcast is the first in a three part series featuring highlights from the hustings.In part one, we hear more about the candidates’ key priorities for the next Scottish Parliament, including the ways they will support and work with the food and drink industry. The event was chaired by freelance food and drink journalist Karen Peattie.We were joined by a candidate from each of the main political parties: Jamie Halcro Johnston, the Scotti...2021-03-2619 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationHow have food and drink manufacturers progressed environmental targets? 11/03/21Send us a textIn this episode of the FDF podcast, the FDF’s Chief Scientific Officer, Helen Munday is joined by Skye Oudemans and Emma Mansbridge to explore the FDF’s recent Ambition 2025 progress and mid-term review reports. Both reports outlines the impressive progress made by food and drink manufacturers against environmental targets originally set out in 2016 as well as renewed ambitions the industry is aiming for by 2025. View both the FDF’s Ambition 2025 Progress Report 2020 & Mid-Term Review Report:https://www.fdf.org.uk/fdf/resources/publications/reports/fdf-ambition-progress-report-2020/2021-03-1115 min

Food and Drink Federation (UK) Powers the nationFDF Scotland A menu for growth: Our priorities for Scotland’s food and drink manufacturersSend us a textA menu for growth: Our priorities for Scotland’s food and drink manufacturershead of the Scottish Parliament elections, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has published a manifesto setting out our key priorities that will support the future growth of the vital food and drink manufacturing industry.Listen to this podcast to find out more about the great work our industry is doing and how we will work with the next Scottish Parliament and Government to support the future success of food and drink.2021-02-1722 min